Student Employment
Working at the IAC
The students working for the IAC at Texas A&M University are composed of undergraduate and graduate students in engineering disciplines. The IAC looks for and employs top engineering students across all engineering disciplines to assess manufacturing plants and identify measures that will save energy, reduce waste, enhance productivity, and reduce operating costs. Students work for the IAC on a part-time basis and develop practical skills in thermal systems, electrical power systems, building envelope, HVAC, combustion systems, and lighting. Unlike standard engineering internships and co-op programs, the IAC program exposes students to a much wider range of technical experiences and challenges that help develop the practical skills that are needed in a future career.
Benefits of Working at the IAC
• Receive direct training on energy assessment procedures, energy efficient technologies, and industrial safety.
• Learn to correctly measure, record, and analyze data at industrial sites.
• Develop the ability to quickly identify and address technical solutions.
• Increase proficiency in written and oral communication through professional reports and client interaction.
• Increase ability to solve problems within the constraints of time, money, and human resources.
Career Benefits
The practical, in-plant experiences gained through the IAC program, combined with the engineering theory learned in classrooms, allow IAC alumni to hit the ground running when they enter the professional marketplace. In regards to job placement, the IAC program produces top-quality and high-demand students who are consistently recruited and hired by private consulting firms, large energy services companies, utilities, and manufacturers. Numerous IAC alumni have also successfully started their own energy consulting firms. Approximately 75% of IAC students accept job positions months before leaving the program.
For Interested Students
If you are interested in working at the IAC, please download and fill out the application below. When finished, return to Dr. Bryan Rasmussen at 304 MEOB. If he isn't available, you may slide the application under his door. Your application will be reviewed based on your qualifications and availability of positions.\